Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to work as an advanced clinical practitioner within the field of ortho-geriatrics at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. As a pivotal member of the MDT you will help improve the outcomes for elderly patients by managing hip fractures and other orthopaedic conditions.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview and during the onboarding process.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be intrinsically part of the ortho-geriatric and rehabilitation team providing expert clinical advice to inform sound clinical judgement in the diagnosis and continuity of assessment, decision making, treatment and management through to discharge. Leading the clinical development of this specialty in partnership with the Consultant team, providing knowledge of clinical governance and educational development of others, this role is pivotal to achieving our ambition to be a centre of orthopaedic excellence
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Organise the clinical management of individual Trauma & Orthopaedic patients who present via non- elective pathways into the Trust, utilising clinical knowledge and advanced skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiate changes where required. This will include monitoring and evaluating the responses to treatment through analysis and interpretation of clinical tests and investigations and the discharge of the patient.
- Respond to clinical situations, utilising clinical judgment and decision making to initiate appropriate interventions and treatment for patients.
- initiate drug therapy / medication within the parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with present legislation supply and prescribing of medicines.
- Make and receive referrals to and from other health care professionals.
- Communicate patients' conditions, verbally and in writing, to other members of the healthcare team and contribute to decision-making processes in patient management.
- Communicate on an on-going basis with the Senior Registrar / Consultant responsible for the patient - updating him / her on changes / progress.
- Apply appropriate advanced clinical and technological skills in response to the changing needs of care and the dynamic state of healthcare services.
- Facilitate the development of clinical practice through research and education of the multidisciplinary team, by integrating theory with practice.
- Evaluate care through quality assurance initiative and assessment of clinical outcomes.
- Be an expert clinical resource for other health care practitioners.
- Participate in ward rounds, perform case presentation and contribute to the decision making process in patient management.
- Take every opportunity to promote the health of patients and initiate health education strategies as necessary.
- Participate in risk management and risk assessment working closely with other members of the clinical team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Organise the clinical management of individual Trauma & Orthopaedic patients who present via non- elective pathways into the Trust, utilising clinical knowledge and advanced skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiate changes where required. This will include monitoring and evaluating the responses to treatment through analysis and interpretation of clinical tests and investigations and the discharge of the patient.
- Respond to clinical situations, utilising clinical judgment and decision making to initiate appropriate interventions and treatment for patients.
- initiate drug therapy / medication within the parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with present legislation supply and prescribing of medicines.
- Make and receive referrals to and from other health care professionals.
- Communicate patients' conditions, verbally and in writing, to other members of the healthcare team and contribute to decision-making processes in patient management.
- Communicate on an on-going basis with the Senior Registrar / Consultant responsible for the patient - updating him / her on changes / progress.
- Apply appropriate advanced clinical and technological skills in response to the changing needs of care and the dynamic state of healthcare services.
- Facilitate the development of clinical practice through research and education of the multidisciplinary team, by integrating theory with practice.
- Evaluate care through quality assurance initiative and assessment of clinical outcomes.
- Be an expert clinical resource for other health care practitioners.
- Participate in ward rounds, perform case presentation and contribute to the decision making process in patient management.
- Take every opportunity to promote the health of patients and initiate health education strategies as necessary.
- Participate in risk management and risk assessment working closely with other members of the clinical team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration on professional register
- MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent study relevant to specialty
- Willingness to study towards desirable courses for the role as determined through Personal Development Reviews
- Teaching / assessing qualification
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Advanced Life Support accreditation
- Basic computer qualification such as ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Experience of undertaking expanded roles within the speciality applied for
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time effectively and prioritising appropriately.
- Experience of supporting students and other clinical staff within the clinical areas.
- Experience of critically analysing published research and applying theory to practice
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the speciality acquired through MSc training and clinical practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and involvement in clinical audit methods and quality initiatives related to clinical team activities.
- Experience at the level of ward manager or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- Able to motivate and lead others.
- Influential and persuasive.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the speciality acquired through MSc training and clinical practice.)
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent CPD activities
- Willing to continue to professional develop and support the development of others
- Evidence of contributing to research and audit activities related to own clinical practice.
- Able to present information and teach to a wide range of personnel using audio-visual equipment
- Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act and clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
Additional
Essential
- Able and willing to work varying shift patterns in accordance with service needs.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration on professional register
- MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent study relevant to specialty
- Willingness to study towards desirable courses for the role as determined through Personal Development Reviews
- Teaching / assessing qualification
Desirable
- Mentorship course
- Advanced Life Support accreditation
- Basic computer qualification such as ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Experience of undertaking expanded roles within the speciality applied for
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time effectively and prioritising appropriately.
- Experience of supporting students and other clinical staff within the clinical areas.
- Experience of critically analysing published research and applying theory to practice
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the speciality acquired through MSc training and clinical practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and involvement in clinical audit methods and quality initiatives related to clinical team activities.
- Experience at the level of ward manager or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- Able to motivate and lead others.
- Influential and persuasive.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Advanced clinical skills relevant to the speciality acquired through MSc training and clinical practice.)
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent CPD activities
- Willing to continue to professional develop and support the development of others
- Evidence of contributing to research and audit activities related to own clinical practice.
- Able to present information and teach to a wide range of personnel using audio-visual equipment
- Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act and clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
Additional
Essential
- Able and willing to work varying shift patterns in accordance with service needs.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infrmary
Wigan Lane
wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
